Derek Hough leads the line of Rockettes in this first look photo from Radio City’s New York Spring Spectacular!

The 29-year-old pro dancer and actor is taking a break from his Dancing With The Stars gig for the show, which begins previews on March 12th and runs through May 3rd.

“I am ecstatic that I’ll able to extend my passion for performing to the Great Stage of Radio City Music Hall in New York Spring Spectacular,” Derek dished about his new role.

He added, “Performing at Radio City Music Hall in a show that celebrates everything that is beloved about New York City is a dream. I can’t wait to show fans this production … it’s going to be like nothing they’ve seen me in before.”

Derek is also pictured below at the American Ballet Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Celebration held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on Wednesday night (January 21).